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How to get fromPlymouth to Pontefractby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Plymouth to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 11m
    £176–246

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    10h 15m
    £31–51

  3. Drive 301.3 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Pontefractcar car 301.3 mi
    5h 9m
    £74–106

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    6h 46m
    £120–235

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    10h 41m
    £61–148

  6. Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    7h 36m
    £154–345

  7. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    8h 31m
    £93–216

Plymouth to Pontefract by train, foot, and bus

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Pontefract, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £170–250 and the journey takes 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Stuart Road A via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 15m.

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